liable

Definition

  • adjective: legally responsible for something
  • adjective: obligated according to law or equity
  • usually + 'for'
  • synonyms: exposed, obnoxious, responsible

Examples

  • The amusement park was held 'liable' in the boy's death. [=a court of law ruled that the amusement park was responsible for the boy's death]

  • He is 'liable for' his wife's debts. [=he is responsible for paying his wife's debts]

  • They are 'liable for' any damage. [=they will be required to pay for any damage]

Movie quotes

  • (..) on her pussy and she's screamin' and yellin' and she just... Ah-hhh! The old battleaxe at home's liable to crush my balls! Would you be quiet? You're gonna wake up grandma. Bravo, man. Hey, hey, hey, don't be moving now, don't be moving. (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses